Celebrate Ascension Day

Special masses are held in a number of churches in Mexico to honor the biblical story of Jesus ascending to heaven. It is celebrated not just in Mexico but in other countries too.

Public life

Ascension Day is a religious observance and not a federal public holiday in Mexico.

About Ascension Day

Ascension Day is one of the earliest Christian festivals dating back to the year 68. According to the New Testament in the Bible, Jesus Christ met several times with his disciples during the 40 days after his resurrection to instruct them on how to carry out his teachings. It is believed that on the 40th day he took them to the Mount of Olives, where they watched as he ascended to heaven.